Cocina Cucayo Doral
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Cocina Cucayo Doral, the earliest from 2022. Cocina Cucayo Doral was last inspected on Jan 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Doral restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cocina Cucayo Doral is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint while cooking at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at the rear of the building **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as liner for portioned bags of raw chicken and raw beef at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as liner for portioned bags of raw chicken and raw beef at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trash bin at three compartment area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trash bin at three compartment area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board soiled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cutting board soiled at preparation area. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at large cutting board near preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at large cutting board near preparation table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint at cook line. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind three compartment sink and under window near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under window near cook line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None provided at the time of inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler drawers located under cookline. As per Manager, in the process of replacing cooler unit.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at kitchen triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on cutting boards at prep coolers not stored in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blue labels stuck to clean plastic containers on storage rack, across from triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on shelf above kitchen prep cooler, across from cookline.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exit door at hallway area, near restroom's has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84F located next to cookline. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
47
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of the reach in coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan inside the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the back room storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the pico de gallo pan at the prep cooler. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several small tanks in the back room.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the front line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler gaskets torn at the prep and front reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door. The manager moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out throughout the kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to the chest freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the cooking equipment.
36-27-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster provided. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocina Cucayo Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocina Cucayo Doral on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocina Cucayo Doral?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocina Cucayo Doral.
How does Cocina Cucayo Doral compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Cocina Cucayo Doral most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 74.
Has Cocina Cucayo Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cocina Cucayo Doral have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cocina Cucayo Doral means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cocina Cucayo Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocina Cucayo Doral is inspected around two times per year on average.
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